1. Om Sri Bhagavan Sathya Sai Babaya Namaha. 3. Om Sri Sai Sathya Dharma Parayanaya Namaha. 6. Om Sri Sai Sathya Gunatmane Namaha.

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1 Daily Prayers

2 1 1. Om Sri Bhagavan Sathya Sai Babaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Divine Mother and Father of us all. 2. Om Sri Sai Sathya Swarupaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Embodiment of Truth. 3. Om Sri Sai Sathya Dharma Parayanaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is solely devoted to teaching Truth and Righteousness. 4. Om Sri Sai Varadaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Giver of boons. 5. Om Sri Sai Satpurushaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the eternal Truth. 6. Om Sri Sai Sathya Gunatmane Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who embodies supreme Virtue. 7. Om Sri Sai Sadhu Vardhanaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who fosters and promotes Goodness in the world. 8. Om Sri Sai Sadhu Jana Poshanaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who guards and guides good people. 9. Om Sri Sai Sarvajnaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is Omniscient. 10. Om Sri Sai Sarva Jana Priyaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is dear to all. 11. Om Sri Sai Sarva Shakti Murthaye Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is omnipotent. 12. Om Sri Sai Sarveshaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who embodies all forms of God. 13. Om Sri Sai Sarva Sangha Parithyagine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is totally detached from all things. 14. Om Sri Sai Sarva Antharyamine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the indwelling Spirit. 15. Om Sri Sai Mahimatmane Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is all Majesty and Glory.

3 2 16. Om Sri Sai Maheshwara Swarupaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Embodiment of Lord Maheshwara. 17. Om Sri Sai Parthi Gramodhbhavaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who was born in the village of Parthi. 18. Om Sri Sai Parthi Kshetra Nivasine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is resident in the region of Parthi. 19. Om Sri Sai Yashakaya Shirdi Vasine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who was famous in His previous body as the resident of Shirdi. 20. Om Sri Sai Jodi Adipalli Somapaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who appeared as Shiva Shakti to save a devotee's child. 21. Om Sri Sai Bharadwaja Rishi Gothraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who was born into the spiritual family of the Sage Bharadwaja. 22. Om Sri Sai Bhaktavatsalaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who loves and protects the devotee like a mother. 23. Om Sri Sai Apantaratmane Namaha. We surrender to Sai, the indwelling Spirit Who carries us across the sea of Samsara. 24. Om Sri Sai Avatara Murthaye Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the essence of incarnating Godhead. 25. Om Sri Sai Sarvabhaya Nivarine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who dissolves all fears. 26. Om Sri Sai Apastamba Sutraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who was born in the lineage of the Sage Apasthamba. 27. Om Sri Sai Abhaya Pradaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who bestows courage. 28. Om Sri Sai Ratnakara Vamshodbhavaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who was born in the Ratnakara dynasty. 29. Om Sri Sai Shirdi Sai Abheda Shaktyavataraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Whose Glory is not different from the Shirdi Avatar. 30. Om Sri Sai Shankaraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is Lord Shiva.

4 3 31. Om Sri Sai Shirdi Sai Murthaye Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Incarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba. 32. Om Sri Sai Dwarakamayi Vasine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Resident of Dwarakamayi. 33. Om Sri Sai Chitravati Thata Puttaparthi Viharine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who lives at Puttaparthi on the banks of the Chithravati. 34. Om Sri Sai Shakti Pradaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who bestows vitality and intelligence. 35. Om Sri Sai Sharanagata Tranaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who saves those Who surrender. 36. Om Sri Sai Anandaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is pure Bliss. 37. Om Sri Sai Ananda Daya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who bestows pure Bliss. 38. Om Sri Sai Artha Trana Parayanaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is ever engaged in serving the distressed. 39. Om Sri Sai Anatha Nathaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the supreme Benefactor of the destitute. 40. Om Sri Sai Asahaya Sahaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Helper of the helpless. 41. Om Sri Sai Loka Bandhavaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is Kith and Kin of the whole world. 42. Om Sri Sai Loka Raksha Parayanaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is ever engaged in fostering and guarding the world. 43. Om Sri Sai Loka Nathaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is Lord of all the world. 44. Om Sri Sai Dinajana Poshanaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Guardian of the downtrodden. 45. Om Sri Sai Murthi Traya Swarupaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Form of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

5 4 46. Om Sri Sai Mukti Pradaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who grants absolute Liberation. 47. Om Sri Sai Kalusha Viduraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is devoid of defects and deficiencies. 48. Om Sri Sai Karuna Karaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is utterly compassionate. 49. Om Sri Sai Sarva Adharaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Sustainer and Support of all. 50. Om Sri Sai Sarva Hridvasine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who resides in the hearts of all beings. 51. Om Sri Sai Punya Phala Pradaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who bestows the fruits of merit. 52. Om Sri Sai Sarva Papa Kshaya Karaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Destroyer of all wrong doings. 53. Om Sri Sai Sarva Roga Nivarine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who removes all disease. 54. Om Sri Sai Sarva Badha Haraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who destroys all suffering. 55. Om Sri Sai Ananta Nuta Kartrine Namaha. We surrender to Sai, the Creator Who is praised eternally. 56. Om Sri Sai Adi Purushaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the primordial Being. 57. Om Sri Sai Adi Shaktaye Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the primeval Energy. 58. Om Sri Sai Aparupa Shaktine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who has delightful and wonderful powers. 59. Om Sri Sai Avyakta Rupine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Form of the Unmanifested Godhead. 60. Om Sri Sai Kama Krodha Dwamsine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who destroys anger and desire.

6 5 61. Om Sri Sai Kana Kambara Dharine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who wears a golden colored robe. 62. Om Sri Sai Adbhuta Charyaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Whose acts are unprecedented. 63. Om Sri Sai Apad Bandavaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is our Friend and Guide through all calamities. 64. Om Sri Sai Prematmane Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is Love personified. 65. Om Sri Sai Prema Murthaye Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Embodiment of Love. 66. Om Sri Sai Prema Pradaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who inspires Love in all beings. 67. Om Sri Sai Priyaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is loved by all. 68. Om Sri Sai Bhakta Priyaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is precious to devotees. 69. Om Sri Sai Bhakta Mandaraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who evokes supreme happiness in devotees. 70. Om Sri Sai Bhaktajana Hridaya Viharaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who sports and plays in the hearts of devotees. 71. Om Sri Sai Bhaktajana Hridaya Layaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who dwells in the hearts of devotees. 72. Om Sri Sai Bhakta Paradinaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is bound to devotees by their devotion. 73. Om Sri Sai Bhakti Jnana Pradipaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who ignites the spark of devotion and spiritual Knowledge. 74. Om Sri Sai Bhakti Jnana Pradaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who reveals the path of devotion leading to supreme Wisdom. 75. Om Sri Sai Sujnana Marga Darshakaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who reveals the path of attaining right Knowledge.

7 6 76. Om Sri Sai Jnana Swarupaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the manifestation of supreme Wisdom. 77. Om Sri Sai Gita Bodhakaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who teaches us the Celestial Song. 78. Om Sri Sai Jnana Siddhidaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who grants the attainment of divine Wisdom. 79. Om Sri Sai Sundara Rupaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Embodiment of divine Beauty. 80. Om Sri Sai Punya Purushaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Embodiment of Purity. 81. Om Sri Sai Phala Pradaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who bestows the fruits of our Karma. 82. Om Sri Sai Purushottamaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Universal Being. 83. Om Sri Sai Purana Purushaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the ever existent One. 84. Om Sri Sai Atitaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Whose Glory transcends the three worlds. 85. Om Sri Sai Kalatitaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is beyond the limits of time. 86. Om Sri Sai Siddhi Rupaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Embodiment of all accomplishment and perfection. 87. Om Sri Sai Siddha Shankalpaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Whose Will is immediately effective. 88. Om Sri Sai Arogya Pradaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who grants good health. 89. Om Sri Sai Anna Vastra Daya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who grants us food and clothing. 90. Om Sri Sai Samsara Dukha Kshayakaraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who abates all suffering in this life.

8 91. Om Sri Sai Sarvabhishta Pradaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who fulfills all desires. 92. Om Sri Sai Kalyana Gunaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who has excellent and beautiful qualities. 93. Om Sri Sai Karma Dhwamsine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who neutralizes karma. 94. Om Sri Sai Sadhu Manasa Shobhitaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who shines in the minds of good people. 95. Om Sri Sai Sarva Mata Sammataya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who accepts all religions. 96. Om Sri Sai Sadhu Manasa Parishodhakaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who purifies the mind of the spiritual aspirant. 97. Om Sri Sai Sadhakanugraha Vata Vriksha Pratishthapakaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who planted a sacred banyan tree to benefit spiritual seekers. 98. Om Sri Sai Sakala Samshaya Haraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who removes all doubts. 99. Om Sri Sai Sakala Tatva Bodhakaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who grants the essence of all knowledge Om Sri Sai Yogishwaraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Path and Fruit of all Yoga Om Sri Sai Yogindra Vanditaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is revered by the masters of Yoga Om Sri Sai Sarva Mangalakaraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Cause of all prosperity Om Sri Sai Sarva Siddhi Pradaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who grants all accomplishment and success Om Sri Sai Apan Nivarine Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who prevents misfortune. 7

9 105. Om Sri Sai Arthi Haraya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who removes physical and mental distress Om Sri Sai Shanta Murtaye Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is the Embodiment of Peace Om Sri Sai Sulabha Prasannaya Namaha. We surrender to Sai Who is easy to please Om Sri Sai Sri Bhagavan Sathya Sai Babaya Namaha. We surrender to the most excellent Divine Lord Sri Sathya Sai Baba. 8

10 Multi Faith Chants - Hinduism Om Bhur Buvah Suvaha Thath Savithur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yonaha Prachodayath We contemplate the glory of Light illuminating the three worlds: gross, subtle, and causal. I am that vivifying power, love, radiant illumination, and divine grace of universal intelligence. We pray for the divine light to illumine our minds. 9

11 Multi Faith Chants - Christianity Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 10

12 Multi Faith Chants - Judaism Shma Yisra-el Adonai Elohaynu, Adonai Echad Hear Oh Israel, The Lord is our God. The Lord is One. 11

13 Multi Faith Chants - Zoroastrianism Ashem Vohu Vahisthem Asthi Ushtho Asthi Ushtho Ahamoi Hyath Ashoi Vahisthoi Ashem Righteousness is the highest virtue; that alone is happiness. 12

14 Multi Faith Chants - Buddhism Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa Salutations to the Blessed One, the holy One, and the Fully Enlightened One. Buddham Sharanam Gachchami Dhammam Sharanam Gachchami Sangham Sharanam Gachchami I take refuge in the Buddha, I take refuge in the teaching (righteousness), I take refuge in the community of followers 13

15 Multi Faith Chants - Islam Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Rahim (3x) I begin with the name of God, most gracious, most merciful. La ilaha illallah, Allah Allah (4x) There is no God, but God. 14

16 Multi Faith Chants - Sikhism Wahe Guru Wahe Guru Wahe Guru Wahe Guru (X 2) Wonderful is the guru, delightful is he. 15

17 Multi Faith Chants - Sai Gayatri Saayeeshvaraaya Vidhmahe Sathya-Devaaya Dheemahi Thannah-Sarvah Prachodayaath We know this Sai as supreme divinity incarnate. We meditate on this God of Truth. May this Almighty All-in-all Personality lead us on the path of total liberation. 16

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